2010

Alex Tabarrok poses a question about the economic impact of having a child, asking if it increases aggregate demand or reduces aggregate supply.

via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Freakonomics interviews Gary Becker to discuss his thoughts on healthcare reform, the future of capitalism, and more.

Steven Horwitz shares a video about the Broken Window Fallacy, which uses examples to explain why natural disasters aren't good for the economy. via The Coordination Problem

Researchers have created a way to turn your arm into an input device with an armband that uses acoustic signatures to detect taps on the skin. via @hackaday

A 404 error page humorously congratulates the user for finding it. via Tumblr

Laughing Squid features a four-panel comic strip imagining a subdued Calvin in the style of "Calvin and Hobbes." via The source of this content is Laughing Squid.

The Economist provides a "Politics this week" section for the week of April 3rd, 2010.

John Cassidy discusses speculative bubbles in the modern economy and reviews the book "The Road from Ruin," which argues that bubbles can indicate economic vitality and shouldn't be suppressed.

via The source of this content is The New Yorker.

Alex Tabarrok of Marginal Revolution shares a variety of links, including a discussion with Tyler Cowen and Robert Reich.

via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Peter Boettke discusses Tyler Cowen's thoughts on the potential shape of the 2010 recession and engages with commenters about its causes. via The Coordination Problem

The blog post explores the origins of the phrase "You have a hatchet under your pillow" origins of the phrase via @PreWarBlues

Helen McKendry plans to sue Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams for the 1972 murder of her mother, Jean McConville.